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Definition black in American English

black noun

noun
/blæk/
1

the darkest color, like the color of the sky at night when there is no light

Synonyms and related words
apricot aqua aquamarine
1.1

black clothes

Example

All the mourners were wearing black.

Example

Do you think I look good in black?

2

a black person. This word is sometimes considered offensive, so you should be very careful about using it.

Synonyms and related words
black Canuck colored
Definition black in American English

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